Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati

Name

Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati

Legal name

Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati

Website

https://ursulineacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education (Catholic College-Preparatory School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• College preparatory school
• All-girls secondary education
• High school curriculum
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition for 2025-2026 is $17,850 per year, which includes school yearbook and participation in field trips and yearly class retreats through junior year.
2. Athletics Fees: Fees for athletic participation: $300 for first sport, $150 for each additional sport or for a sister who also plays. Maximum $450 per family per year in athletics fees.
3. Performing Arts Fees: Approximately $300 per year for performing arts participation.
4. Ohio EdChoice Voucher Program: State-funded scholarship program where qualifying Ohio residents receive partial or full tuition support. Traditional EdChoice awards were $8,408 for high school students in 2024-2025.
5. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Over $1.6M in financial aid and merit scholarships awarded in 2024. More than 50% of students receive financial aid. 131 endowed scholarships support UA students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati is an independent, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school for students in grades 9-12, providing rigorous academic instruction (25 AP courses, 37 honors courses), a proprietary modular schedule (Merici Model), comprehensive college counseling, athletics, performing arts, and faith-based formation. The school enrolls approximately 500 young women annually from across Greater Cincinnati, with tuition of $17,850 for the 2025-2026 academic year. It also offers summer enrichment camps and international student exchange programs.

Product overview

Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati is an independent, all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program centered on its proprietary Merici Model of Education featuring a unique modular schedule. The institution provides four levels of college preparatory coursework (College Prep, Honors, Advanced Placement, College Credit Plus) across 25 AP courses, supported by a four-year college counseling program, peer tutoring, and writing center services. Beyond academics, the school offers a robust co-curricular portfolio including a 13-sport athletics program, comprehensive performing and visual arts (music, theatre, dance, visual arts), a progressive four-year retreat program rooted in Catholic faith, extensive community service opportunities, and summer enrichment camps for girls grades 1-9. The school also provides financial aid through FACTS, manages tuition billing via TMS, and utilizes Veracross for admissions and Scoir for career exploration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Merici Model of Education (Modular Schedule) A proprietary college-like modular scheduling system unique to Ursuline in Cincinnati, using 20-minute 'mods' in a six-day letter rotation (A-F days) that empowers students to design their own schedules with free periods for study, tutoring, or personal time. Provided to enrolled high school students in grades 9-12.
• College Counseling Program Four-year comprehensive counseling program with grade-specific coursework covering academic planning, career exploration, college selection, application processes, and financial aid, culminating in individualized application support. Designed for enrolled high school students and their families.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 25 AP courses across seven subject areas (Art, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages) with a 96% exam pass rate, earning the school AP School Honor Roll Platinum recognition. Provided to enrolled high school students.
• Performing Arts Program Comprehensive arts offerings including Music (A Cappella, Chamber Ensemble, Chorus, Orchestra), Theatre (Fall Musical, Spring Play), Visual Arts, and Dance, with performances and competitions throughout the year. Available to enrolled high school students.
• Athletics Program 13 sports across 27 teams including Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Diving, Swimming, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field, with 149 GGCL Championships and 17 State Championships. Nearly 60 percent of students participate.
• Summer Camps & Enrichment Summer camps for students entering grades 1-9 including athletic camps, academic enrichment (HSPT Prep, Pre-Med, Babysitting), creative arts (Theatre Craft, Digital Photography), and special interest programs. Open to the broader community.
• HSPT Prep Courses Test preparation courses for the High School Placement Test offered in summer sessions (June) and fall sessions, taught by Ursuline faculty with practice tests included. Targeted at prospective students preparing for Ursuline's admissions exam.
• Retreat Program Four-year progressive retreat program: Freshman Intellect, Sophomore Heart (Camp Joy), Junior Imagination (Spiritus at Bergamo), and Senior Kairos (Jesuit Spiritual Center) retreats. Embedded in the high school experience for all enrolled students.
• Community Service Program Student-led service projects including canned food drives, service trips (Pine Ridge, Peru, St. Vincent de Paul), and ongoing programs like Project Linus and Operation Give Back, with Class of 2025 completing 20,632 service hours despite no required service hours to graduate.
• Academic Support Services Peer tutoring, writing center, and Sisters for Success executive functioning support programs providing academic assistance alongside teacher help. Available to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% AP Exam Pass Rate (score of 3 or higher), 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TriHealth and Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports MedicinecoreOthersTriHealth and Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine provide sports medicine support for Ursuline's athletics program. Dr. Peter Cha serves as medical director and team physician, and Becky White serves as full-time athletic trainer through Beacon.
• Re-MembercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent non-profit agency serving as host site for Ursuline's annual service trip to the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The partnership upholds a service-learning model integrating quality direct service, education, and reflection.
• Live N LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international student exchange hosting students from the Canary Islands annually to experience Ursuline's school environment and forge cross-cultural connections.
• Ursulines of Brown CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order of Ursuline Academy. Sister Julia Chatfield founded the Ursulines of Brown County in 1845. The sisters' mission continues to live on in every young woman who attends UA. The school maintains ties to Brown County through freshman retreat visits.
• Jesuit Spiritual CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Ursuline's signature Kairos retreat, a three-day overnight retreat program where students focus on God, self, and others.
• Bergamo Center for Lifelong LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for junior class Spiritus retreat, a two-day, one-night experience facilitating bridge toward senior Kairos retreat.
• Camp JoyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation for sophomore retreat extended day activities including collaborative team exercises in Clarkesville, Ohio.
• St. Vincent DePaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Urban Plunge service trip and ongoing service opportunities. Students volunteer and participate in service learning through this partnership.
• Sheila Lichtenberg / Operation Give BackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumna Executive Director whose organization is a service partner for Ursuline students.
• Suzy DeYoung / LaSoupeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumna Founder whose organization is a service partner for Ursuline students.
• St. Angela MericicoreOthersFoundress of the Ursuline order whose spirit guides the school's mission and educational approach. The Merici Model of Education is named after her.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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